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  1. msmith

    Happy wife, happy life

    My day two reservation finally came in June 16. I gave it to my missus and she is now a happy camper. Rides great and the mileage isn't too bad. I filled up in Lewisburg WV, drove the mountains north to Elkins, then across Rt 50, then Rt 18 to the OH valley. I was milking it for mileage and it...
  2. msmith

    Build date

    About 3 weeks ago I called the dealer to see if I could get some info. He really didn't have any. I had him remove the trailer tow from the order, but kept the hard top and 2.7. Big Bend 4 door.. Yesterday he called me with a build date. Now we enter the second stage of frustration lol.
  3. msmith

    Compression test

    I have no clue what I am doing, but having fun learning as I go. I am trying to get a plan together as to what I need to do to the Bronco vs what I want to do to it. I am getting ready to remove the body so that I can clean the frame up and paint it. Figured I would do a compression check to...
  4. msmith

    Rear spring question

    New Duff’s heavy duty springs. Will this be a problem? Is it just to prevent over articulation and will just be an annoying rattle later on? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  5. msmith

    4* C bushings or double cardan driveshaft

    I have my front axle ready to reinstall with Duff's 2.5 inch springs and 7* C bushings. When I originally removed the radius arms, some of the bolts had been cross threaded so I chased them with a tap. I got a little worried about how well they were going to hold so I bit the bullet and ordered...
  6. msmith

    Question about replacing spindle bearings

    I’m installing all of the bearings, seals, and u joints that I can to expedite reassembly when I get my Dana 44 back from being re geared. My question is; what is the orientation of the plastic seal that goes between the yoke and spindle? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  7. msmith

    Post count

    Just curious, I have 147 posts including this one but my post count is stuck at 100. Was wondering if anyone would know why?
  8. msmith

    Gear questions

    Stock 302 with 3 speed. Not likely to ever change the transmission. Occasional trips on 4 lane at 65-70 mph but mostly 2 lane highway and back roads. We have LOTS of hills. Torn between staying cut and putting on 35s or replacing quarters to go back to uncut and running 33s. I can't decide on...
  9. msmith

    Order number

    I was just curious and was wondering about a comparison of order numbers and see when people actually get their Bronco. I had a reservation date of either 7-13 or 14, I can't remember. Order date 1-20 and order number is 10248695 Dealer guestimates arrival sometime in the...
  10. msmith

    Mike's 77

    Also know as "I don't have a clue what I'm doing" or "What have I gotten into?" So back in December I picked up a 77 with 3 on the tree. It is rough and I think I paid too much but it has good bones and I was tired of looking. I had gone hundreds of miles looking at several different Broncos...
  11. msmith

    Mid-South Bronco Stampede in Heber Springs Arkansas

    I am just checking to see what kind of interest there is in this. My daughter is about an hour from there and if it looks like it will be a decent event, it would be a good time to kill two birds with one stone, go stay with her for a couple of days and check out Broncos and go trout fishing. I...
  12. msmith

    Replace radius arms?

    I'm in the process of replacing C bushings, radius arm bushings, track bar bushings, ball joints, and most of the seals and bearings in the front end. When I got the axle out and took the radius arms off, a couple of the bolts came out hard with the impact gun. I sprayed them with penetrating...
  13. msmith

    Ordering today

    The dealer called Thursday saying that they were ready to put the order in for my reservation. Since I recently bought a 77 I told my wife she could have my res. We built a Big Bend and an OB set up exactly the same and there isn't $500 difference. She is giving the dealer the specs today. I'm...
  14. msmith

    Hood latch pin

    Being completely new to Classic Broncos, I have lots of questions, some kind of simple like this one. I am making some hood adjustments and am replacing the adjustable stops and the hood latch pin. My question is... Should this nut on the pin be affixed to the hood? Do new pins come with a new...
  15. msmith

    C-bushings

    Getting ready to order C-bushings. Energy Suspension or Prothane? Is either brand better than the other? Thanks in advance, Mike
  16. msmith

    WV 1970 Stroppe not mine

    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2839086276366705/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  17. msmith

    Question about rust

    I am looking at a Bronco long distance and have some questions about rust before I make a trip or just take a plunge. Here are a few pics that may concern me. The seller also assures me that there is also rust in the usual spot in the engine compartment on the inner fender where it overlaps. So...
  18. msmith

    SOLD First EB looking for a driver. Prefer uncut 3 speed

    Adjusting budget. $25k but could go a little more. I am looking for a solid driver that could use a little TLC. Prefer uncut with a 3 speed on the column but am flexible. I could be happy with an auto. Broncos are few and far between in my area and when you do find something, they are usually...
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